On Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:03:50 PM UTC-7, Ian A wrote: > In that case, why do models like the Rodeo and Blue Lug SS need to have more > limited clearance than, say the Hillborne, considering they all can use the > same model of long reach brakes? > > IanA/Edmonton Canada where wider tires are welcome on our winter ravaged > roads.
Ian, i didn't compare but, if that's accurate, it kind of reinforces my theory. The hillbourne is somewhat stout and able to take racks for small loads and is probably perfect for something like a credit card tour. The roadeo (and presumably this blue lug single speed?) is made for spirited, shorter rides and racing. My guess is that the critical clearance-limitation point of the roadeo is at the chainstays, even if the two bikes use the same brakes. They "could" but probably don't "want" to shape or bend things around enough to fit a bigger tire. On the other hand, as joe mentioned, they probably have to manage some aesthetic expectations from the target buyer and, in the case of the roadeo / blue lug, that might mean straight, skinny chainstays that allow for the lowest possible Q factor. And i suppose your point is valid too, since the hub spacing is narrower than 135 on both bikes. That alone would affect chainstay clearance if the stays are straight. My quickbeam, (which is even too limited for my preference, for the same reasons as you) has a large crimped area at the tire location that I'm assuming doesn't exist on the roadeo, because of it's potential stiffening effect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
